BMW M1 #408

A 1981 BMW M1. BMW produced just 455 total M1s between 1979-81 (399 road and 56 race). The project was almost lost several times as production delays, fuel shortages, and racing regulations threatened it. Originally conceived as a Porsche 911-killer, the M1 was delayed and by the time it was introduced it was uncompetitive in international racing. That didn't prevent some privateer teams from entering and winning the IMSA GTO Championship in 1981. The M1 was also used in its own spec series supporting F1 races in 1980-81. F1 drivers took the wheel against lucky privateers in a sprint race during European F1 weekends. This is a 1981 model and one of the last road cars produced (#408 of 455). For additional info on the M1, check out http://www.bmwm1.com/index.htm.